'The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill'
This article provides an explainer on The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, introduced 27 November 2023, to reform leaseholder rights, and to reduce the premiums payable for statutory lease extension or enfranchisement.
'Leasehold Ground Rent Reform'
This article provides an explainer on The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, commencing 30 June 2022, which limits ground rent payable under new long-leases to one peppercorn.
'Leasehold Valuation Reform - A Progress Update'
This article provides a progress update on leasehold valuation and legal reform following the Law Commission's review and subsequent Government statements.
'The Case Law Conundrums of Leasehold Valuation'
The last two-three years have seen significant increases to lease extension and freehold premiums. In this article we provide a breakdown of the most recent case law, and its impact of leasehold valuations.
'Is Help to Buy also Help for Leaseholders?'
Much has been touted in the mainstream press about the Government's Help to Buy (HTB) scheme and what it means for buyers struggling to get on the property ladder. We discuss the implications for leasehold owners.
'Freeholders' Legal And Surveyors Costs - Tipping the Balance of Reasonableness in Statutory Leasehold Extension Cases'
Leaseholders are obliged to pay for the freeholder's costs associated with service of a formal statutory leasehold extension or enfranchisement Notice. Discover how to control these costs.
'Freeholders who also Operate as Managing Agents - Unmasking the Alter Ego'
Many commercial freeholders of residential leasehold property also operate as managing agents. This enables fees to be levied should leaseholders choose to exercise Right to Manage or Freehold Purchase. Learn how to cut leaseholders' costs by unmasking such alter egos.
'Mobile Home Law - Back On Track In 2013?'
The Mobile Homes Act 2013 introduces long overdue amendments to the Mobile Homes Act 1983, in an attempt to close loopholes and, in the words of the Housing Minister, Mark Prisk, "root out the rogues".
'Consent to Underletting - How Much Should 'Yes' Cost?'
A legal review of the factors that determine a freeholder's charges for approving the underletting of a leasehold flat.
'ARMA Q - The Knight in Shining Service Charge Armour?'
A discussion of the announcement by the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) that they intend to extend their remit into regulation of managing agents.
'Japanese Knotweed - A Knotty Service Charge Problem'
A legal review of knotweed service charge legislation.
'All Change, All Change at the LVT'
Upcoming changes to the the control and management of leasehold cases in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
'Employing a Section 21 Notice to end an Assured Shorthold Tenancy - Look Before You Leap'
This article is also available in .pdf format
'Want a Drinks Licence? Part Two: A Tour of the Premises Licence Application Process'
This article is also available in .pdf format
NB: Since this article was authored the requisite personal licensing qualification has changed name from the 'Level 2 National Qualification for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH)' to the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH). Otherwise, all content remains revelant.
'Want a Drinks Licence? - A Tour of the Personal Licence Application Process'
This article is also available in .pdf format
NB: Since this article was authored the requisite personal licensing qualification has changed name from the 'Level 2 National Qualification for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH)' to the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH). Otherwise, all content remains revelant.
'Commercial Tenants Win Right to Leasehold Enfranchisement'
This article is in .pdf format and may require Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent to view.
'Purchasing your Freehold? An Investigation into Freehold Types'
This article is also available in .pdf format
'Leasehold Properties and the Recession - the Bear Trap'
Pro-Leagle article published by LandlordZone:
This article is also available in .pdf format
'Right to Manage Leaseholders - the New Force'
Pro-Leagle article published by Hot Property.
'Closing Your Purse Strings to Service Charge Abuse'
This article is also available in .pdf format
'Calling Time on Property Management Sharks Through Right to Manage'
Pro-Leagle article published by LandlordZone.
'Leasehold Flat Ownership Steps Out of the Dark Ages'
Pro-Leagle article published in Park-Life magazine.